I know a lot of people seem to ask about lightweight aluminum clinchers from time to time. So, I thought I would post my most recent build here.

Me: 6'4" 195lbs. Sprinter and generally suffer on the climbs. I was looking to build a cheap, light, and reliable (yeah....I know) aluminum clincher wheelset for the road races.Budget: $500 (all-inclusive)

What lacing pattern is your rear? Is the NDS spoke tension sufficient?

Yeah, sorry that picture is not exactly clear. The rear is just 2x. Honestly, I don't remember the exact NDS tension. Used one of the spoke charts for the DS and then dished it.

As far as an extremely subjective measurement....all of these spokes seem ridiculous tense (DS and NDS). Almost to the point of me wanting to go have all my other wheels in the house checked to make sure they are in the correct range.

well done so far snowstorm. i like that you went 'outside the square' with a build i'm guessing most would'nt recommend for your weight. i'm very interested in the durability too.btw do you get any rubbing on the pads when standing etc?

What lacing pattern is your rear? Is the NDS spoke tension sufficient?

Yeah, sorry that picture is not exactly clear. The rear is just 2x. Honestly, I don't remember the exact NDS tension. Used one of the spoke charts for the DS and then dished it.

As far as an extremely subjective measurement....all of these spokes seem ridiculous tense (DS and NDS). Almost to the point of me wanting to go have all my other wheels in the house checked to make sure they are in the correct range.

I trying to decide if I'm better off doing 28H 2x with the uneven DS to NDS tension or 24H 16/8 with close to equal tension. I'm lightish, 150lbs, but I am a sprinter. I want something that will not be flexy.

I trying to decide if I'm better off doing 28H 2x with the uneven DS to NDS tension or 24H 16/8 with close to equal tension. I'm lightish, 150lbs, but I am a sprinter. I want something that will not be flexy.

If this is the hub with the crappy DS offset, you might be best off lacing it 1x heads-in on the DS and 3x NDS.

I trying to decide if I'm better off doing 28H 2x with the uneven DS to NDS tension or 24H 16/8 with close to equal tension. I'm lightish, 150lbs, but I am a sprinter. I want something that will not be flexy.

If this is the hub with the crappy DS offset, you might be best off lacing it 1x heads-in on the DS and 3x NDS.

This is real close to what I planned on doing when I rebuild my 28h BHS hubbed rear wheel in a couple weeks. 1x heads in DS 2x NDS. 3x a better option on the NDS or more or less the same?

3x maximizes the torque transfer of the NDS, and you shouldn't have a problem with spoke-head interference with 28h. On the DS I'd use CX-Rays with short butts on the J... it varies, so check. Alchemy can custom cut some if necessary.

EDIT: You could probably get away with round spokes too, but I'd avoid crossing them at the fat part if possible. Also bend them inward a bit when tension is light. A rubber hammer right at the J works well.

well done so far snowstorm. i like that you went 'outside the square' with a build i'm guessing most would'nt recommend for your weight. i'm very interested in the durability too.btw do you get any rubbing on the pads when standing etc?

No rub at all standing (but I don't keep the pads as close to the rim as some....I would call my brake setup average).

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If this is the hub with the crappy DS offset, you might be best off lacing it 1x heads-in on the DS and 3x NDS.

This is a good idea. If I start to go through spokes or find myself constantly truing these wheels, I will re-lace with this pattern. Spoke clearance would not be a problem at all.

Any flex complaints? I was contemplating these, then read some flexing complaints from 170+lb riders. I'm in the 160 range but thinking cautiously is steering me to look at some Boyd's with 24/28 count.

I just got some Stans 340 alpha wheels delivered, extralite hubs and cx-ray spokes in 28/32 as I wanted to ensure they stayed stiff!

Weigh in at 1245g with rim tape and stickers

Nice! I will be curious what you think of the stiffness. I have now logged close to 400 miles on mine and I honestly don't have any negative things to say. No brake rub and they feel laterally stiff when climbing out of the saddle.

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